EU R&D investment hit €403 billion in 2024

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The EU spent an estimated €403.1 billion on research & development in 2024, corresponding to 2.24% of the EU's total GDP, according to official statistics.

A report published in December 2025 by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, showed that investment in R&D in the 27 member states increased by 3.6% in 2024 compared to 2023 (€389.2bn)...

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